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MexicanHandmade corn and flour tortillas, brisket burritosYsleta
La Colonial Tortilla Factory on Paisano Drive is one of El Paso's oldest tortilla producers, pressing handmade flour and corn tortillas daily alongside.
OrderFresh-pressed flour tortilla burrito with brisket
TipArrive early; the burrito line builds by 08:00 and the brisket sells out by 11:00.
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CafeHouse pastries, scones, specialty layer cakesKern Place
Salt and Honey Bakery Cafe on North Oregon Street bakes scones, croissants, and seasonal celebration cakes daily, changing the pastry case each morning.
OrderBlueberry scone or the seasonal layer cake slice
TipThe pastry case changes daily; Tuesday is the best day for the full cake rotation.
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MexicanPan dulce, bolillos, corn tortillasFive Points
La Mejor Tortilleria on North Piedras Street is a Five Points panaderia producing traditional pan dulce including conchas, polvorones, and elotes, plus.
OrderConchas or polvorones with cafe de olla
TipSunday pan dulce sells out by 10:00; arrive before 09:00 for the full selection.
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Artisan bread bakeryWhole-grain sandwich breads, cinnamon rollsKern Place
Great Harvest Bread Co. on North Mesa Street mills fresh wheat daily for whole-grain loaves, cinnamon rolls, and scones offered with counter samples.
OrderHoney whole wheat loaf or the cinnamon chip scone
TipBread is baked fresh daily; the honey whole wheat loaf is the staple and sells out by early afternoon.